Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic (56-hour)

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners • Seminole County, FL

4d • $67,825 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves technical work focused on the protection of life and property through combating, extinguishing, and preventing fire damage, as well as responding to emergency medical incidents. The position may be reassigned to meet operational needs. These functions are essential and align with the operational mission of the Seminole County Fire Department, based on NFPA 1001 with supporting guidance from NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1582. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to perform essential job functions without posing a direct threat to oneself, coworkers, or the public. Responsibilities include responding to fire, rescue, and emergency medical incidents as part of a company, performing duties in hazardous environments, entering burning buildings, administering life support, operating hoses and pumps, ventilating buildings, using firefighting equipment, raising and lowering ladders, performing salvage and overhaul, wearing and operating in full personal protective equipment (PPE) including SCBA, driving emergency apparatus, engaging in pre-fire planning and inspections, participating in training, potentially serving on special teams (dive, extrication, hazardous materials), performing station maintenance, and other assigned duties. Paramedics may act in that capacity if certified and authorized. All employees are considered essential personnel during emergencies and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Requirements

• One NTN test must be taken prior to job posting closing.
• Five documents must be attached to your application.
• Skills Assessments scheduled for 9/8/26 - 9/9/26.
• Interviews scheduled for 9/15/26 - 9/16/26.
• FireTEAM Test must be taken through National Testing Network (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com > Find Jobs > Firefighter Jobs) and completed within a year (365 days) prior to the closing date on the job posting. Scores must be sent to the department through NTN.
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) must be taken through National Testing Network (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com > Exams > CPAT) and passed within a year (365 days) prior to the closing date on the job posting.
• Tobacco Affidavit (must be notarized prior to submission, with a date no earlier than 7/31/26).
• Valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance (issued by Florida State Fire Marshal).
• Valid Florida EMT or Paramedic License (issued by Florida Department of Health).
• Valid EVOC Certificate or Letter of completion – This is the 16-hr. Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC; CEVO is not sufficient).
• Grooming & Appearance Standards - Page 6 must be reviewed and completed.
• Considerable knowledge of street/road system and geography of Seminole County and a working knowledge of firefighting and emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate orally and in writing during emergency and non-emergency operations, including the ability to receive, interpret, and relay instructions, information, and status updates under stressful, time-sensitive, and hazardous conditions.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates and the general public.
• Ability to perform prolonged, physically demanding work under adverse and emergency conditions, including sustained operations as part of an emergency response team.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess a Firefighter II certificate of Compliance issued by the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal.
• Must possess and maintain Emergency Medical Technician certification issued by the Florida Department of Health.
• If incumbent is authorized and designated to work in the capacity of a paramedic, must possess and maintain certification as a paramedic as designated by the State of Florida and the Fire Department.
• Must meet and be able to continuously maintain the physical agility requirements as administered by the Fire Department.
• New hires must have abstained from the use of tobacco products for twelve months prior to application with Seminole County (Florida Statute Section 633.34).
• Required to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
• Department Specific trainings per position may be required.
• Eligible applicants must agree to submit to a background check, including a Level II criminal background check and driver's license check.
• Applicants must meet all moral and criminal background guidelines, in addition to all other employment requirements mandated by Florida Statutes for certification(s) and by Seminole County.

Nice To Haves

• CPAT Exemption: If you have two years of fire experience and are in good standing with your department you may be exempt. Email [email protected]
• If you have recently graduated and do not have your Certificate, you can submit your application without it but must submit by September 10th.
• If you have recently graduated and do not have your License, you can submit your application without it but must submit by September 10th.
• If you have recently graduated and do not have your Certificate, you can submit your application without it but must submit by September 10th.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire, rescue and emergency medical incidents in an assigned area as a member of an Engine, Tower, or Rescue Company.
• Performs assigned duties in hazardous and Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) environments, including exposure to heat, smoke, toxic atmospheres, confined spaces, elevated surfaces, and limited visibility.
• Enters burning buildings and removes and rescues persons from danger.
• Administers Basic or Advanced Life Support and emergency medical assistance to sick or injured persons.
• Connects hose lines and/or apparatus to hydrants or pumps, joins hose sections, connects nozzles, and operates nozzles in spraying water on fire.
• Ventilates burning buildings.
• Operates hand fire extinguisher and similar equipment.
• Raises, climbs, and lowers ladders.
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations.
• Must be able to wear and operate in full personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), while performing physically demanding emergency operations.
• Drives emergency fire apparatus in responding to fire and rescue incidents.
• Operates pumps to maintain adequate water volume and pressure.
• Engages in pre-fire planning and inspection of commercial establishments in assigned areas.
• Participates in instruction/training sessions in subjects of firefighting methods, equipment operation, emergency medical care, and/or geographical information.
• May participate as member of special team (dive, extrication team, hazardous materials team, etc.)
• Performs maintenance cleaning tasks in and about assigned station.
• Performs related duties, such as inventory assessment and map book preparation.
• May act in the capacity of a certified paramedic if so certified and authorized by the Fire Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, reassignments or rotations.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Benefits

• Paramedic Incentive Information: Starting salary for State-certified Firefighter/Paramedic, after County-certified, is $67,825. Pursuant to the current collective bargaining agreement, paramedics will receive a paramedic incentive of $4.64/hour for 56 hours per week, $6.50/hour for 40 hours per week, paid to newly hired and newly certified Paramedics the pay period after passing the practice parameters exam approved by the Seminole County Medical Director.
• Seminole County currently offers a Paramedic Education Sponsorship Program and a Tuition Reimbursement Program. (Eligible to apply after one year of employment for both programs)
• SCFD Fire Training Center delivers National Fire Academy and State level courses, most of which are available at no cost to Seminole County firefighters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED